Pow Wow in full regalia!
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
July 26, 2009 by MikeD
The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation held their 13th Annual Pow Wow on July 18-19, and what a great event! From the powerful drumming to great dancing and singing, it really is a great atmosphere. If you’ve never been to a Pow Wow you owe it to yourself to attend one. And if you live in Port Perry, our native brothers, the Mississaugas, host this sacred event in our own backyard on Scugog Island.
That’s right. Pow Wows are fun, but they are also sacred events, and should be respected at all times. I didn’t know this, but going into the event, you are given a sheet which outlines Pow Wow etiquette and protocol. And one of the rules is that photographs and video recordings are not permitted during certain dances such as: the Grand Entry, Honour Songs, Retiring of the Flags. The MC and event security will tell you when you should observe this rule.
The video captures an “Inter-Tribal” dance, where everyone - even visitors - are welcome to participate. Also on the video, Jim Johnson, or “Standing Spotted Horse” of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, gives a great overview of of “Pow Wows,” their meaning, and their message from the creator. This is also Jim’s thirteenth year as the MC for the Pow Wow.
This afternoon with our native brothers and sisters was truly a blessing!
Miigwetch!
(Thank You!)
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I am excited about attending your pow wow this summer with my daughter who lives in Pickering, On. I live in Edmonton, AB, and we attend many cultural events here. We are Metis but lean towards our Cree heritage. I am interested in seeing the similarities and differences in the tribes’ celebrations. My daughter works with survivors of Residential Schools on Hobbema 4 Band Reserve outside of Edmonton. Wonderful video! I look forward to being part of the next pow wow.
I agree with Jim Johnson we have a legacy to keep alive for our children but we have to act in the present in order to have a strong sucess at keeping the legacy alive as first nation people, not all reserves do that im sad to say i have spoken my mind but who will listen miigwetch.